Payroll/Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an onsite, direct hire detail-oriented Payroll/Staff Accountant to join our client's growing accounting team in Tampa, FL . This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while supporting payroll accounting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, compliance reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment, maintains a high degree of confidentiality, and enjoys collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, supplemental, commission, bonus, and special payroll cycles utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
• Review payroll data, timekeeping records, employee deductions, and payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and supporting accounting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations for payroll liabilities, tax accounts, employee benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including account analysis and variance investigations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage payroll-related retirement plan activities, including contribution reconciliations, vendor coordination, and audit support.
• Generate workforce and labor cost reporting, including headcount, overtime, commissions, and payroll metrics for leadership review.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide cross-functional support to the accounting department and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Recent experience using ADP Workforce Now required .
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll administration, or general accounting.
• Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll and preparing payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial information and reconcile complex data sets.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Accounting, Human Resources, auditors, vendors, and employees.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with retirement plan administration and payroll-related benefits accounting.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and accuracy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys combining payroll operations with accounting responsibilities in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Salary Range

• $65-74K